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Asking for Reasonable Accommodation Under NYC Law

Asking for Reasonable Accommodation Under NYC Law

Date:

January 1, 2007

This letter requests a “reasonable accommodation” under New York City’s Human Rights Law. A reasonable accommodation is a change at work that will help you stay safe and allow you to do your job. You can also use this letter to ask for time off to take steps to address the violence.

Important notice: Legal Momentum has developed this sample demand letter as a model that may be useful for individuals seeking to enforce their legal rights. However, because laws and legal procedures frequently change and are subject to differing interpretations, Legal Momentum cannot ensure that the information in this letter is current, nor be responsible for any use to which it is put. Before relying on this information, you are advised to consult an attorney or appropriate agency about your legal rights in your particular situation. If you need assistance in finding a lawyer, contact Legal Momentum, the bar association in your state, your local legal services office, domestic or sexual violence coalition, or service provider.